Multi-Storey Garage Opened At Aldersgate… 1961

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East-End, London

CU. Proprietor of garage William Meyers. LS. Pan as Lord Mayor Sir Waley Cohen arrives in Rolls Royce pan as he is welcomed by Meyers. MS. Party walking up ramp. LS. Meyers giving speech. MS. Mayor ditto with cut ins of spectators. MS. Mayor cutting tape and then climbs into...

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
85769
Sort Number:
UN 3540 B
Time in/Out:
01:55:15:00 / 01:59:32:00
Canister:
UN 3540 B
Film ID:
2996.15
Issue Date:
1961

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  • "Sir Waley Cohen" should read Sir Bernard Waley-Cohen.

    "1905 Rolls Royce" - it's a Rolls Royce 10hp, Reg. No. SU 13.

    jamied 9th Oct 2012

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